Add 12/20 and 63/64
12/20 + 63/64 is 507/320.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 64 is 320
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 16 = 320,
12/20 = 12 × 16/20 × 16 = 192/320 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
63/64 = 63 × 5/64 × 5 = 315/320 - Add the two like fractions:
192/320 + 315/320 = 192 + 315/320 = 507/320 - So, 12/20 + 63/64 = 507/320
In mixed form: 1187/320
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